Natural Health Products Ingredients Database
WHAT'S NEW
What's New is a listing of modifications to the NHPID since the
last update. This page was most recently revised on August 03, 2011.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The updates to the NHPID listed below only apply to version 1.4.2 of the e-PLA (electronic Product Licence Application). All new electronic submissions of a Product Licence Application must use the latest version of the e-PLA, namely version 1.4.2, which is available for downloading from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/applications/online-enligne/pla-dlmm-view-eng.php.
New Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.
NHPID Name:
Pea Hull Fibres
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Corn(Zea mays) bran
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Vitamin B12 with Intrinsic Factor Concentrate
Role:
Non-NHP
NHPID Name:
Azadirachta indica leaf extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Momordica charantia extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sodium shale oil sulfonate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C30-45 Olefin
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Aframomum melegueta seed extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Magnesium Fluorosilicate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Trihydroxystearin
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sulfated Castor Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rhus Verniciflua Cera
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Calyx Kaki
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Borassus aethiopum
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Iridoids
Role:
Component
NHPID Name:
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Juglans nigra (black walnut) leaf extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pacific hake Oil
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Agathosma crenulata
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dimethyl Oxobenzo Dioxasilane
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Methylsilanol mannuronate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Suaeda maritima
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hirudo
Role:
Medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
NHPID Name:
Aloes Barbados
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Aloes Cape
Role:
Medicinal
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
Old NHPID Name:
Gymnema sylvestre Leaf Extract
New NHPID Name:
Gymnema sylvestre Extract
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Tagetes extract
New Common Names:
Marigold (Tagetes erecta) extract
Marigold extract
NHPID Name:
Tagetes extract
Removed Common Name:
Marigold (Tagetes extract) extract
NHPID Name:
Aloe barbadensis flower extract
Removed Common Name:
Aloes extractum
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Removed Common Names:
Aloe barbadensis flower extract
Aloe Barbadensis Gel
Aloe Gel
Aloe Vera Gel
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Removed Common Name:
Kumari Leaf Powder
NHPID Name:
Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium
New Proper Name:
Trisodium (2S-trans)-(18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-12-formyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,17-trimethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24)cuprate(3-)
NHPID Name:
Capsicum chinense
New Common Name:
Habanero pepper
NHPID Name:
Citicoline
New Proper Name:
Cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Aloe barbadensis flower extract
Old Role:
medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Old Role:
medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Old Role:
medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Old Role:
medicinal & Non-medicinal
New Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Fruit Blend
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
Medicinal and Non-medicinal
New NMI Purposes
In this update, the following non-medicinal ingredients acquired a new non-medicinal purpose.
NHPID Name:
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
New NMI Purpose:
Skin-conditioning agent
NHPID Name:
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
New NMI Purpose:
Lubricant
NHPID Name:
DL-Lactic acid
New NMI Purpose:
Exfoliant
NHPID Name:
Palmitic acid
New NMI Purpose:
Flavour enhancer
NHPID Name:
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
New NMI Purpose:
Emulsifying agent
Other Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification different from those listed above, such as new source material, new preparation type, or new sub-ingredient relationship, etc.
NHPID Name:
Extrait de Tagètes
Modification:
New subingredients (Part: Herb flowering oleoresin): Lutein & Zeaxanthin esters
NHPID Name:
Vitamin B12
Modification:
New additional details: Vitamin B12 with Intrinsic Factor Concentrate is a non-NHP because it is listed in Schedule F of the Food and Drug Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Intrinsic factor
Modification:
New source ingredient: Intrinsic Factor Concentrate
NHPID Name:
Gymnemic acids
Modification:
New source material: Gymnema sylvestre ( Parts: Leaf )
NHPID Name:
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
Modification:
The Route of administration Topical removed
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Modification:
Non medicinal Upper limit and detail removed
NHPID Name:
Cardamon Oil
Modification:
The Route of administration Topical removed
NHPID Name:
Isoflavones
Modification:
New source material: Pueraria montana var. lobata ( Parts: Root )
NHPID Name:
Anthocyanins
Modification:
New source materials: Vaccinium corymbosum ( Parts: Fruit ) & Aristotelia chilensis ( Parts: Fruit )
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Hydroxyanthracene derivatives
Modification:
Sourec material: Aloes Capes ( Parts: Leaf ) removed
NHPID Name:
Plant sterol esters
Modification:
New source material: Helianthus annuus ( Parts: Seed )
NHPID Name:
Hydrolyzed collagen
Modification:
New sub-ingredients:
L-Histidine
L-Isoleucine
L-Leucine
L-Lysine
L-Methionine
L-Phenylalanine
L-Threonine
L-Valine
L-Alanine
L-Arginine
L-Aspartic acid
Glutamic acid
Glycine
L-Proline
L-Serine
L-Tyrosine
NHPID Name:
Protease
Modification:
New source material: Rhizopus niveus ( Parts: Whole )
NHPID Name:
Whey, Reduced Lactose
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Whey, Reduced Minerals
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Whey protein isolate
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Whey protein concentrate
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Whey
Modification:
New additional details added
NHPID Name:
Pinus massoniana Bark Extract
Modification:
New rationale: Considered NHP under Schedule 1 item 2, extract, of the NHP Regulations
NHPID Name:
Spanish Black Radish (Raphanus sativus var. niger) Extract
Modification:
New rationale: Considered NHP under Schedule 1 item 2, extract, of the NHP Regulations
NHPID Name:
Extractum Glycyrrhizae
Modification:
New rationale: Considered NHP under Schedule 1 item 2, extract, of the NHP Regulations
NHPID Name:
Extractum Glycyrrhizae Liquidum
Modification:
New rationale: Considered NHP under Schedule 1 item 2, extract, of the NHP Regulations
NHPID Name:
Palmaria palmata
Modification:
New subingredient(source for): Iodine
NHPID Name:
Anthocyanins
Modification:
New source material: Aristotelia chilensis
NHPID Name:
Fish Oil
Modification:
New rationale: Considered NHP under Schedule 1 item 2, extract, of the NHP Regulations.
NHPID Name:
Methylhexaneamine
Modification:
New additional detail: As Methylhexaneamine has been classified as a non-NHP, Geranium oil from Pelargonium graveolens must contain no Methylhexaneamine in order to meet the definition of a NHP.
NHPID Name:
Geranium Oil
Modification:
New additional detail: As Methylhexaneamine has been classified as a non-NHP, Geranium oil from Pelargonium graveolens must contain no Methylhexaneamine in order to meet the definition of a NHP.
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
No Changes.
AbLS Modifications
In this update, the following abbreviated labelling standards were added or modified.
No Changes.
Controlled Vocabulary Modifications
In this update, the following controlled vocabulary (dosage forms, methods of preparation, quality test methods, etc) were added or modified.
Modification:
New NMI purpose added: Oral care agent
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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